Grand Rapids program aims to turn river investment into business opportunities

Grand Rapids program aims to turn river investment into business opportunities

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — With millions being invested in parks, trails and other attractions along the Grand River, Grand Rapids officials are launching a program to help local entrepreneurs turn that activity into business opportunities.

The Grand River restoration was always going to be about ways to make money and expand the wealth of those who control Grand Rapids

The Grand River is now in the process of getting rid of the damns that run through downtown Grand Rapids, plus there is increased funding for parks and trails adjacent to the river. I fully support the Grand River restoration. What I don’t support is the push to utilize the river as a tool to make money. Despite my opposition, there is a new partnership between the Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. and Start Garden, an initiative called the Grand River…